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Closing 10-0 run lifts Bulls over 76ers while Pistons fall

Chicago's Coby White scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and the Bulls rallied to beat Philadelphia 109-102 on Friday, stretching their win streak to five games.

England 77-2 at tea, need 98 more to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test

England raced to within 98 runs of winning a chaotic fourth Ashes Test Saturday for the loss of Ben Duckett and Brydon Carse as they aggressively chased 175 to clinch a seesawing contest.

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Fearless Wallabies stun weary Lions to win third Test 22-12

A fearless Australia stunned the British and Irish Lions 22-12 in a chaotic third Test interrupted by lightning Saturday to deny them a series whitewash in a huge confidence-boost for Joe Schmidt's side.

Double champion Walsh calls Phelps criticism 'frustrating'

Gretchen Walsh said it was "frustrating" to hear criticism of the American swimming team from retired greats Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte after completing a world butterfly double on Saturday.

Jaiswal and Deep keep India in the hunt against England

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Akash Deep shared a century partnership as India dominated the third morning in the fifth and deciding Test against England at the Oval.

Piastri edges Norris as McLaren dominate Hungarian GP final practice

Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri beat team-mate and title rival Lando Norris by just three-hundredths of a second as McLaren dominated Saturday's third and final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

McKeown beats Smith again for world backstroke double

Australia's Kaylee McKeown underlined her backstroke dominance with a world championships double after winning the 200m in Singapore on Saturday.

New dad McEvoy adds 'unreal' world swimming gold to Olympic title

New father Cam McEvoy powered to the 50m freestyle world gold on Saturday in Singapore to go with his Olympic crown.

Walsh completes world butterfly double in riposte to Phelps

A fit and firing Gretchen Walsh completed a butterfly double at swimming's world championships in Singapore on Saturday, romping to victory in the 50m event.

US do talking in pool after Phelps, Lochte slam worlds performance

The United States preferred to do their talking in the pool on Saturday after Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps took a swipe at the team's performance at the world championships in Singapore.

Second seed Fritz ends Canadian hopes at ATP Toronto Masters

Taylor Fritz ended Canadian hopes at the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday as he crushed Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round.

Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek blaze to 100m titles at US trials

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek blazed to victories in the 100m at the US Championships in Oregon on Friday, punching their tickets to Tokyo's World Championships in blistering fashion.

Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham this summer after decade

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said on Saturday that he intends to leave the club this summer after a decade in north London.

Richardson 'domestic violence' drama overshadows US trials

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson was at the center of a new controversy on Friday after it emerged she was arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend Christian Coleman shortly before this week's US Track and Field Championships in Oregon.

Sevastova topples Pegula to book date with Osaka, Swiatek advances in Montreal

Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to book a fourth-round clash with Naomi Osaka at the WTA Canadian Open.

Former Olympic champion Mu-Nikolayev fails in worlds bid

Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu-Nikolayev suffered disappointment in her bid to qualify for the World Championships on Friday after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the 800m at the US Track and Field Championships.

Young leads at weather-hit PGA Wyndham Championship

American Cameron Young had a one-shot lead with three holes remaining when play was suspended Friday in the weather-hit PGA Tour Wyndham Championship in North Carolina.

US sprint star Richardson out of trials following arrest

US sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson withdrew from the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Friday as it emerged she had been arrested and held at an airport detention center days earlier.

Rublev, Tiafoe sweat out three-set wins in Toronto

The seeded pair of Andrey Rublev and Frances Tiafoe were tested over three sets before making their way into the fourth round of the ATP Toronto Masters on Friday.

Olympic swim greats Phelps, Lochte, rip US World Championships performance

Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps and his longtime US teammate Ryan Lochte took a swipe at the US team's performance at the World Championships in Singapore on Friday with social media posts depicting a funeral.

Lyles, Richardson scratch from 100m at US trials

Reigning world champions Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson have withdrawn from the final rounds of the 100m at the US Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Friday following their appearances in the opening heats.

NFL Commanders win key vote in quest for new stadium

Washington DC City Council members voted 9-3 on Friday to approve a $1.1 billion funding bill, a major step in the Washington Commanders' quest for a proposed $3.8 billion NFL stadium.

US keeper Turner joins Lyon from Notts Forest, loaned to MLS

US international goalkeeper Matt Turner on Friday signed for Lyon from Nottingham Forest with the French club loaning him immediately to MLS side New England Revolution.

Sevastova shocks fourth-ranked Pegula to book date with Osaka

Anastasija Sevastova stunned two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Friday to reach the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open, where she will face Naomi Osaka.

End of the chain gang? NFL adopts virtual measurement system

The NFL introduced a virtual measurement system for determining first downs in the season's first pre-season game and it could lead to the end of the "chain gang" on the sidelines.

Deep lucky to escape Duckett 'elbow' as India get under England's skin

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick claimed Akash Deep was lucky not to be elbowed by Ben Duckett after the India bowler sparked a series of explosive incidents between the feuding sides at the Oval on Friday.

Osaka ousts Ostapenko to reach WTA fourth round at Canada

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Canadian Open on Friday by dominating 22nd-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia 6-2, 6-4.

Rovanpera emerges from home forests leading Rally of Finland

Finland's Kalle Rovanpera raced into the lead in front of home fans in the remote forest trails at the Rally of Finland on Friday's second day of racing.

India's Krishna and Siraj rock England in series finale

Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj took four wickets each as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test against England at the Oval on Friday.

Norris completes 'double top' in Hungary practice

Lando Norris completed a commanding 'double top' on Friday with the fastest times ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

MLB names iconic Wrigley Field as host of 2027 All-Star Game

Chicago's Wrigley Field, the historic ballpark which opened in 1914, will serve as the host venue for the 2027 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, MLB announced on Friday.

Squiban doubles up at women's Tour de France

French rider Maeva Squiban claimed a back-to-back double on the women's Tour de France by winning stage 7 on Friday, a day after her first breakaway stage victory.

China's Qin takes 'miracle' second breaststroke gold at swim worlds

China's roaring Qin Haiyang won his second breaststroke gold of the Singapore swimming world championships on Friday as he edged a 200m nail-biter.

Siraj strikes as India fight back in England finale

Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna both took three wickets as India fought back in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Friday.

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